RANDOLPH - Spring Tea of Cedar county extension clubs will be this afternoon, Thursday, at Randolph city auditorium. The program will begin at 1:30, and the public is invited. There will be a guest speaker, Don Novotny of Clarkson, an exchange student, and the program also includes musical numbers. Mrs. Frank Swanson of Randolph is county chairman and will preside at the program.

May 3,1956

RANDOLPH - Dr. Allen G. Burkhardt, superintendent of Norfolk public schools, will address the 1956 Randolph high school graduates. Commencement is May 16 at the city auditorium. Twenty will be graduated. Class night for the seniors is May 9 at the city auditorium. Baccalaureate services are May 13 in the auditorium. Rev.

David Rath, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church, will give the baccalaureate sermon. Graduates are Kennard Francis, LuJean Zautke, Jon Gartner, Alice Cunningham, Eldon Robinson, Carol Iler, Marvin Frederick, Sharon Von Rentzell, Dean Carstens, Angeline Dowling, Alvin Meier, Beverly Kruger, Roger Graffis, Isabelle Wiechert, James Lee, Jacqueline Breding, Don Marreel, Patty Pock, Arnold Bauer and Harry Pate, Jr.

May 3,1956

RANDOLPH - Mrs. Steve Wemhoff has returned home from an Omaha hospital. Her condition is satisfactory, and she will return to the hospital later for additional treatment.

May 3,1956

RANDOLPH - St. Frances high school will graduate 15 seniors at commencement exercises May 20.

Rev. Clement Bracht, pastor of St.

Ann’s parish, Dixon, will deliver the commencement address. Certificates will also be issued to 22 eighth grade graduates.

Graduating from high school are Allen Hochstein, Mariann Johnson, Richard Jordan, Barbara Miller, Carol Neubauer, Alice Neuhalfen, Rosann Nordhues, Michael Peterson, Marcelle Reineke, Robert Schlichting, Leon Sohler, Patricia Thieman, Marjorie Topf, Charles Tunink and Gerald Wattier. Eighth grade graduates are Kay Backer, Carol Becker, Duane Bierschenk, Karon Gerber, Larry C. Gubbels, Larry J. Gubbels, Norma Gubbels, LaDonna Hoesing, Thomas Hosch, Judy Korth, Martha Leapley, Joan Leiting, Gerald Mannion, Sharon Meier, Marilyn Moser, David O’Brien, Daniel Peterson, Rosemary Tramp, David Wattier, Russel Wattier, Karen Wemhoff and Leonard Widhalm.

May 3,1956

HARTINGTON - Two 15-year old Canadian youths, who escaped from Cedar county jail Sunday afternoon, were apprehended at Laurens, la.

Tuesday, Sheriff R. E. Clements informed the Times that afternoon.

He said they were being held at Rockwell City, la. and the FBI had informed him federal charges would be pressed against them.

Sheriff Clements said the youths, Ron Mitchell and Howard Horrocks, were brought to Hartington and placed in the county jail by a state patrolman. Clements was informed by the patrolman they were in the jail, but by the time Clements got to the jail they had escaped.

He said the smaller of the two had climbed through a small cold air duct they had torn out, and then unlocked the door for the other one.

The two, who were from Regina, Sask., admitted to the patrolman they were escapees from a Canadian institution.

May 3,1956

HARTINGTON - Fifty-five acres were plowed and harrowed and made ready for corn planting at the Marvin Van Kirk farm east of here, by neighbors and friends Wednesday afternoon. They came to the aid of Mr. Van Kirk who has recently been disabled and has been a bed patient for more than a week Lunch was brought and served by the women to the workers. Men assisting at the plowing bee were Gerald Cunningham, Earl Cunningham, Fern Schutt, Merle Schutt, Bill Otterpohl, Art Backer, Art Wurdinger, Roley Isom, Bill Coenen, John Nordhues, Walt Graf, Gilbert Gubbels, Ralph Puntney, Charles Lenhoff, Jr., Warren Jensen, Ernest Witte, Howard Stoakes, Lyle Delozier and Harley Van Kirk. Those who helped serve the lunch were Mrs. Warren Jensen, Mrs. Lyle Delozier, Mrs. Earl Cunningham, Mrs. Bill Schutt, Mrs.

Ralph Puntney, Mrs. Bill Coenen, Mrs. Ted Tunink, Mrs. Howard Stoakes, Mrs. Bili Otterpohl, Mrs.

Lenhoff, Jr. and Mrs. Harley Van Kirk.

May 5,1956

RANDOLPH -Dwain Volwiller has been named by Carroll Legion post to attend Boys State in Lincoln in June as Carroll representative.

He is the son of the C. J. Volwillers. No girl will go to Girls State from Carroll this year as the junior class members are all boys.

RANDOLPH - Randolph is still minus a manager to operate the local municipal pool and the city council is still seeking someone to take over the job for the season that will soon open.

Manager of the pool must be 21 or over. Applications may be forwarded to the city clerk or left at his office.

The pool is being repaired and renovated and put into condition to be operated with maximum efficiency and minimum cost the coming season.

May 2,1946

RANDOLPH - Dr. S. H. Cook, and Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Peters attended funeral services at Wayne Tuesday afternoon for Dr. Leo J.

Killian, 56, Wayne physician and surgeon, who died Saturday night of a heart attack.

Rites were at the Presbyterian church. Dr. Killian is survived by his wife and one son.

May 2,1946

RANDOLPH - Sgt. Keith Martindale was discharged April 26 at Ft.

Douglas, Utah, after two years service and arrived home Saturday to be with Mrs. Martindale, the former Lola Greiner and his mother, Mrs.

Wm. Martindale.

Of two years service, one year was spent in the southwest Pacific.

He has the Philippine Liberation, American Theater, Asiatic Pacific ribbons, the former with one battle star, and also the Good Conduct, Victory, Meritorious Unit and Jap Occupation ribbons. He served as radio operator with the army airways communication system, after attending radio school at Scott Field, 111.

His wife and Mrs. Martindale met him in Columbus on Saturday evening.

S2c James L. Barker

A sailor discharged the week of April 22 from the separation center at Great Lakes, 111. was seaman 2c James L. Barker, who entered service in February, 1944. He has arrived here to be with his mother, Mrs. Charlie Barker. He was stationed on a ship on Pacific duty during most of the time of his service.

Pfc. James L. Dowling

Pfc. James L. Dowling, who entered service May 17,1944, was discharged April 17, and is now here with his wife, the former Eva Cunningham and their baby son, Billy, whom he had never seen.

He served overseas 15 months in France, Germany, Czechoslovakia and Austria with a rifle company of the 11th Armored Division. He served in the occupation forces in the American Zone. He has two battle stars, Good Conduct Medal, EAMET and Victory ribbons and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

May 2,1946

RANDOLPH - “Chantalette”, student publication of St. Frances high school, was awarded the All-American honor rating by the National Scholastic Press Association in its thirty-fourth All American Critical Service during the month of April. This is the third consecutive year “Chantalette” has won this honor rating.

The paper was judged superior on coverage, news story content, editing, features and make-up. It was classed as excellent in balance, headlines, organization, style, leads, sports writing, and display.

This year the “Chantalette” was rated with approximately 1250 college and high school newspapers.

Of this number, 76 were monthly mimeographed papers. Of these, “Chantalette” was one out of four to receive the All-American.

Jack Bacon and Paul LeClair were co-editors with Sister M. Florisenda as faculty advisor.

May 2,1946

J. P. Timlin, who has operated a grocery at Sholes for the past 15 years has sold his business, the store building and also his residence and all household furnishings to James H. Friend of eastern Iowa, who takes possession immediately.

Mr. Timlin, who has been postmaster at Sholes for several years has resigned that position and will leave that post as soon as the government appoints his successor. He and the late Mrs. Timlin, who died unexpectedly last March 31, came to Sholes from O’Neill in 1931, and since that time had resided continuously at Sholes.

Mr. Friend is making extensive improvements on the building and remodeling the store, and he will add several new lines of merchandise to the business.

May 2,1946

RANDOLPH - Ervin Stapelman, who moved to Randolph from a nearby farm a few weeks ago, suffered serious injuries to his right arm on Friday when he fell from the top of a load of hay, fracturing a bone in the lower right arm, and dislocating a bone in the wrist.

He was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City after being attended by a local doctor and on Monday morning underwent an open reduction of the injury to the wrist.

The accident occurred on a farm near Randolph where he was assisting with loading of the hay.

RANDOLPH - The new McLean Block with its 75 foot front has been the occasion for the moving of these business places to other quarters.

The Electric and Plumbing shop is now located in the old McLean store, Scott & Bloomer’s barber shop is now occupying the room vacated by J. K. Bruner before he moved to his new cafe, and W. H.

Stageman’s office is now located in the place used some years ago by the Gordon millinery shop.

For over 20 years “Stageman’s office” has been a meeting place where affairs of local and national import were cussed and discussed, where committees held forth and where politics were gone over and plans laid to defeat the enemy.

These activities are now changed to a new location and the latch string is out to any one that wishes to drop in and express his views, buy a farm or make a deal.

The work of wrecking the buildings is going forward at a good clip. The old lumber is being cleaned and piled ready for any use that can be made of it in the new building.

May 6,1926

RANDOLPH — I will be at Gillespie Bros, jewelry store May 13-14, to test eyes and fit glasses. If you are having eye trouble, see me.

P. H. Gillespie, Doctor of Optometry.

May 6,1926

RANDOLPH-Arthur Jorgensen, well known in Magnet, and a brother of Geo. Jorgensen, a former business man there, who was elected county commissioner some years ago, will go to Japan in Y. M. C. A. work. Mr.

Jorgensen has resigned his place in Lincoln as secretary of the University Y. M. C. A.

Mr. Jorgensen addressed a meeting in Randolph some years ago. He was previously in Japan for 10 years and had remarkable success.

May 6,1926

RANDOLPH - Merton Farrow of Randolph has been chosen to membership from his fraternity in the Iron Sphinx, a purely honorary fraternity of the State University. This is considered a signal honor and is based on real merit in scholastic work. Merton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

A. Farrow and in his high school career was one of our excellent athletes.

May 6,1926

MAGNET — Sun theatre Saturday, May 8, Charles Ray in “Dynamite Smith,” a great story.

P. J. Sandberg, the past week, distributed new telephone directory books to his patrons.

May 6,1926

MAGNET — Henry Arp and Arthur von Seggern drove to Wakefield Sunday evening taking Miss Anna Arp back to her school.

May 6,1926

MAGNET — Jimmie, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Artur Marsh, was rather unfortunate on Monday to get both bones broken in his right arm above the elbow.

In the Junior Division Public Speaking, Riley Kuhl’s speech 'All about Horses' received a purple ribbon.

Luke Bauermeister received a purple and Grand Champion with his speech 'Jammin in 4-H' in Public Speaking in the Intermediate Division. Luke was awarded with a $25 registration scholarship to a 2026 4-H event of his choice, sponsored by Pierce Dental. Luke is able to represent Pierce County at state-level communication contest on June 16-17 in Lincoln.

Eleanor Bauermeister received a purple and Grand Champion with her speech 'Food from the Home' in Public Speaking in the Senior Division. Eleanor was awarded with a $90 registration scholarship to a 2026 4-H event of her choice, sponsored by Midwest Bank of Pierce, Security Bank of Osmond and Midwest Bank of Plainview. Eleanor will be able to attend the state-level communication contest on June 16-17 in Lincoln.

In the Clover Bud division Public Speaking, Emma Kuhl’s speech was “Sick” and Maddox Sudbeck’s was the “Our Father”. Emma and Maddox received a Clover Bud ribbon.

For Illustration Presentation Junior Division participant, Brielle Backer presented “How to Take Care of a Cow.” Brielle received purple, special recognition ribbon and Reserve Champion Ribbon. Xavier Morfeld received a purple ribbon, special recognition ribbon and Grand Champion with his presentation “All About Call Ducks”.

For Illustration Presentation Intermediate Division participant, Emillee Backer presented “Healthy Habits: Rethink Your Drink”. She received purple, Grand Champion and received a $90 dollar registration scholarship to a 2026 4-H event of her choice.

This scholarship is sponsored by Midwest Bank of Pierce, Security Bank of Osmond and Midwest Bank of Plainview. Brielle, Xavier, and Emillee will be able to attend the statelevel communication contest on June 16 and 17 in Lincoln.

A formal presentation will be held at the Crofton City Auditorium beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open house continuing until 7 p.m.

The proposed project would reconstruct the intersection into a roundabout.

NDOT officials say several options were considered.

This design is being considered due to crash trends at the location, with roundabouts identified as a way to reduce both the frequency and severity of accidents while improving traffic flow.

The meeting will include information on how roundabouts operate and what the changes could mean for the community.

Following the event, project information will be available online at ndot.info/32409.

Anyone with questions about the project can direct them to NDOT at ndot. PublicInvolvement@nebraska.gov or by calling 402-471-4567.

RANDOLPH — After years of planning, discussion and revision, shovels finally hit the dirt Tuesday as Randolph Public Schools officially broke ground on a major facilities improvement project.

The ceremony, held in the elementary school courtyard, marked the start of construction on upgrades funded by the $8.75 million bond issue approved by voters last year. The site of the event also highlights one of the project’s most visible components — a new serving kitchen for the elementary.

Superintendent Daryl Schrunk said the moment represents the culmination of a process that dates back several years.

“This process has been going on for quite some time,” Schrunk said. “Back in 2019, the Randolph School Board was looking at replacing the vo-ag building, then COVID hit and prices doubled, so it was put on hold.”

Schrunk credited the persistence of school board members and community leaders for bringing the project to fruition.

“This groundbreaking is a direct result of our community stepping up and saying yes to our kids,” he said. “Every improvement we’re about to build has been a long time coming, and we’re grateful for the trust voters placed in us to get it done right.”

He added that district officials are mindful of the investment made by local taxpayers.

“We do not take lightly what it means for residents to invest in our schools,” Schrunk said. “Passing this bond is a powerful statement that this community believes in the future of Randolph’s kids — and we are going to honor that support by making every dollar count.”

While construction is now underway, the project itself has gone through multiple revisions to balance needs with cost.

“We went back to the drawing table several times,” Schrunk said in earlier discussions. “In the end, we believe this project meets the needs of our students and community while staying financially responsible.”

At the center of the work is the new elementary kitchen addition, designed to serve as a modern warming and serving space to replace outdated facilities and improve efficiency.

Other upgrades included in the bond package are HVAC system improvements, electrical and lighting updates, enhanced building security, renovated restrooms and updated classroom spaces.

The district also applied approximately $1 million from its special building fund reserves to reduce the total bond amount.

Voters approved the measure by a 429-291 margin, signaling strong support for the project as a longterm investment in both education and the community.

“This is a great opportunity for the future of Randolph Public Schools,” Schrunk said following the vote.

“We have a lot of work to still do, but I’m excited to be leading the next steps.”

As construction begins, district officials said financial planning will remain a priority. The bond structure includes flexibility, such as the option to refinance if interest rates improve.

When he stepped to the microphone in Laurel last week, he didn’t look like a man defined by tragedy. He looked like a man who had decided—long before the audience ever met him—exactly who he was going to be.

By the time he finished speaking, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students, staff and community members had a clear sense of that answer.

Pieper, a 2010 graduate of Eustis-Farnam High School, shared a story that began with a devastating Sept. 20, 2023 motorcycle crash and has since turned into a powerful message about choice, attitude and resilience.

But what resonated most inside the LCC awards banquet setting wasn’t just what happened to him. It was how he chose to respond.

Pieper told the audience when he first woke up in a hospital intensive care unit, he didn’t know where he was—or what had happened.

He didn’t know he had lost his left leg. He didn’t yet understand the extent of the damage to his left arm.

What he did know, almost immediately, was how he was going to approach it.

“My first thought was, ‘OK, here we go,’” Pieper said.

That response, simple as it sounds, became the foundation of everything that followed.

“It’s kind of the way I’ve always been,” he said. “You play the hand you’re dealt and do your best to make the most of whatever situation you’re in.”

Throughout his talk, Pieper returned again and again to a single theme—choice.

Not the kind of choice people make when things are easy, but the kind made when life becomes overwhelming.

“Honestly, I think you choose if you want to be a victim,” he said.

“Everybody could be a victim of something, but you choose whether you’re going to be a victim or whether you’re going to overcome it.”

That message landed squarely with a student audience still learning how to navigate pressure, expectations and uncertainty.

Pieper didn’t sugarcoat the difficulty of his recovery. He spoke candidly about the challenges of leaving the intensive care unit, enduring dozens of surgeries and relearning how to live without his left leg and forearm.

But he also made it clear those circumstances didn’t excuse poor attitude or behavior.

“You’ve got choice in your attitude, you’ve got choice in your perspective and you’ve got choice in how you treat people,” he said.

Pieper’s message carried extra weight in Laurel because it came from someone whose life mirrors many of the students in the room.

Raised on a livestock operation near Farnam, he spoke about the lessons learned in rural life—responsibility, discipline and doing the work whether you feel like it or not.

“We grew up with livestock,” he said. “You kind of have to take on responsibilities on a farm. It does not matter if you want to do it or not—you just know you have to.”

He said those lessons helped prepare him for the fight of his life.

Just as importantly, he said, small-town values shaped the support system that carried him through it.

One of the most powerful moments in his talk came when he described waking up to find not just doctors and nurses around him— but his entire community.

“The waiting room was full. My ICU room was full. There were people waiting in the parking lots to come in,” he said.

That support extended far beyond the hospital.

A benefit fundraiser packed the Farnam gym—years after the school itself had closed—an image that underscored just how strong rural community ties remain.

“It was more full than I’d ever seen it,” he said. “The amount of support was just incredible.”

For LCC students and staff, that message hit close to home. It reinforced something they see every day but may not always fully appreciate— the strength of a small-town network when it matters most.

Pieper also spoke openly about the role faith played in his recovery, describing moments when he could physically feel the impact of prayers and encouragement from community members.

At the same time, he credited his athletic background—particularly wrestling—for helping him push through the mental and physical challenges of rehabilitation.

“The mental grit and toughness of wrestlers is huge,” he said.

That combination of faith, discipline and mindset now forms the backbone of his message as a motivational speaker—known as “The All-Right Guy,” a nod to both his injuries and his outlook on life.

By the end of the evening, Pieper had done more than tell his story.

He had issued a challenge. To show up. To put in effort. To treat people with respect. And to understand that even in the worst circumstances, attitude — a positive attitude or a sour disposition — remains a choice.

For Laurel-Concord-Coleridge students, it was a message that extended well beyond the banquet.

It was a reminder that adversity will come—but how they respond to it will ultimately define them.

And for a community built on hard work, resilience and showing up for one another, it was a message that felt right at home.

CREIGHTON - Abbey Backer had a very busy and successful day at the Lewis & Clark Conference Track and Field Meet May 2 held in Creighton.

Backer brought home a conference title in the triple jump, placed second in the long jump and added a fifth-place showing in the 100-meter dash to pace the Lady Cards to a seventh-place finish in the team standings with 46 points.

The Cardinals finished ninth with 14 points.

Homer won the team crown for the girls with 89 points, Wausa and Bloomfield tied for the runner-up spot with 80 points each.

Bloomfield won the boys’ championship with 109 points with Wausa taking second with 95. The Cardinals scored 14 points to tie for ninth with Winside.

Backer hopped, stepped and jumped 33-03.75 to earn the gold in the triple jump and was second in the long jump after hitting the sand after sailing 15-0 even.

She ran the 100 in 13.78 for the fifth-place hardware.

The Lady Redbirds also earned some points in the relays with the 1,600-meter squad of Aniston Schmidt, Rylee Reimers, Bria Reimers and Emily Gilliand covering the distance in 4:41.63 to place third and the 400-meter quartet of Bria Reimers, Gilliland, Kamryn Beed and Schmidt circling the oval in 56.29 to place fourth.

Gilliland had a great day as well placing second in the open 800 in 2:36.65 and third in the 400 in 1:03.10.

Mabel Ngebeh used a toss of 107-08 in the discus to bring homea fifthplace medal.

Jaylen Junck paced the Cardinals placing fourth in 110-meter high hurdles and fifth in the triple jump with a best of 35-09 in the triple jump.

He also anchored the Randolph 400-meter relay foursome of Ty Sievers, Milo Rayford and Brecken Shearer to a fourth-place showing in that race.

Rayford was fifth in the 400 in 55.25 and Stewart Umberger placed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 44-03.

The Cardinals and Lady Cardinals will host their own invitational on May 7 before heading to Hartington May 13 for their district meet.

2026 LEWIS & CLARK CONFERENCE TRACK AND FIELD MEET 

Creighton, May 2.

Boys Team Results: 1. Bloomfield 109; 2. Wausa 95; 3. Creighton 74; 4. Homer 71; 5. Wynot 42; 6. Tri County Northeast 36; 7. Winnebago 35; 8. Osmond 34; 9. Randolph 14; 9. Winside 14.

Boys Individual Results (1st Place and Randolph Performances) 

100-Meter Dash: 1. Adarius Flemister (BAGO) 11.62; 10. Milo Rayford (RAN) 13.35; 11. Brecken Shearer (RAN) 13.36.

200-Meter Dash: 1. Adarius Flemister (Bago) 23.31; 12. Milo Rayford (RAN) 26.36; 15. Brecken Shearer (RAN) 26.97; 16. Ty Sievers (RAN) 27.15.

400-Meter Dash: 1. Aayden Harris (HOM) 52.18; 5. Milo Rayford (RAN) 55.25.

110-Meter Hurdles: 1. Mac Carlson (WAU) 16.13; 4. Jaylen Junck (RAN) 19.42.

300-Meter Hurdles: 1. Aayden Harris (HOM) 42.79; 7. Jaylen Junck (RAN) 49.32.

400-Meter Relay: 1. Bloomfield 45.10; 4. Randolph (Ty Sievers, Milo Rayford, Brecken Shearer, Jaylen Junck) 49.22.

1,600-Meter Relay: 1. Bloomfield 3:47.63.

3,200-Meter Relay: 1. Creighton 8:47.42.

Shot Put: 1. Owen Doerr (CRE) 53-02; 5. Stewart Umberger (RAN) 44-03; 13. Kamdin Worlein (RAN) 37-06.50; 16. Ty Sievers (RAN) 33-08.

Discus: 1. Tyler Paulsen (WIN) 151-06; 14. Stewart Umberger (RAN) 94-09; 15. Kamdin Worlein (RAN) 92-08; 25. Ty Sievers (RAN) 75-07. 

High Jump: 1. Ryan Kleinschmit (WAU) 6-03.

Pole Vault: 1. Cody Bloomquist (WAU) 11-00.

Long Jump: 1. Braylon Hans (WYN) 18-09.50.

Triple Jump: 1. Mac Carlson (WAU) 41-00.75; 5. Jaylen Junck (RAN) 35-09.

Girls Team Results: 1. Homer 89; 2. Wausa 80; 2. Bloomfield 80; 4. Tri County Northeast 75; 5. Winside 65; 6. Creighton 48; 7. Randolph 46; 8. Wynot 18; 9. Winnebago 16; 10. Osmond 9.

Girls Individual Results (1st Place and Randolph Performances) 

100-Meter Dash: 1. Kiya Tornez (TCNE) 12.98; 5. Abbey Backer (RAN) 13.78; 16. Kamryn Beed (RAN) 15.12; 21. Bria Reimers (RAN) 15.66.

200-Meter Dash: 1. Reagan Gillilan (WAU) 26.48; 8. Abbey Backer (RAN) 29.10; 9. Aniston Schmidt (RAN) 29.77; 15. Kamryn Beed (RAN) 32.73.

400-Meter Dash: 1. Reagan Gillilan (WAU) 59.29; 3. Emily Gilliland (RAN) 1:03.10; 7. Aniston Schmidt (RAN) 1:05.79.

800-Meter Run: 1. Lilly Harris (HOM) 2:29.61; 2. Emily Gilliland (RAN) 2:36.65; 16. Jenna Guenther (RAN) 3:08.49.

100-Meter Hurdles: 1. Makinna Lovell (BLF) 16.73; 8. Brooke Meier (RAN) 20.74; 9. Sydney Robinson (RAN) 20.88; 11. Rylee Reimers (RAN) 21.63.

300-Meter Hurdles: 1. Makinna Lovell (BLF) 48.58; 8. Rylee Reimers (RAN) 57.79; 11. Brooke Meier (RAN) 59.48; 16. Sydney Robinson (RAN) 1:08.93.

400-Meter Relay: 1. Wausa 50.59; 4. Randolph (Bria Reimers, Emily Gilliland, Kamryn Beed, Aniston Schmidt) 56.29.

1,600-Meter Relay: 1. Bloomfield 4:27.97; 3. Randolph (Aniston Schmidt, Rylee Reimers, Bria Reimers, Emily Gilliland) 4:41.63.

Shot Put: 1. Hadleigh Schutt (WIN) 38-03.50; 7. Mabel Ngebeh (RAN) 30-05.50; 19. Delayne Thelen 24-05.50.

Long Jump: 1. Kiya Tornez (TCNE) 15-09.50; 2. Abbey Backer (RAN) 15-00; 10. Jenna Guenther (RAN) 12-11.50; 11. Lilly Kuchta (RAN) 12-09.75.

Triple Jump: 1. Abbey Backer (RAN) 33-03.75; 8. Lilly Kuchta (RAN) 28-10; 9. Jenna Guenther (RAN) 28-06.5en (RAN) 24-05.50; 21. Alaina Schulz (RAN) 22-08.

Discus: 1. Hadleigh Schutt (WIN) 119-04; 5. Mabel Ngebeh (RAN) 107-08; 19. Alaina Schulz (RAN) 67-04; 20. Lydia Schultz (RAN) 56-08. High Jump: 1. Mackenzie Suhr (WAU) 5-05.

Cedar Catholic grabbed the big plaque in the tournament after the Trojans fired a 319.

Elkhorn Valley was second on the day, carding a 338 and Bloomfield took home third after carding a 344.

The Trojans had three players in the top 10 paced by medalist Memphis Ulrich who fired a 74.

Ryan Engel shot the low round for the Cards finishing with an 87 which put him in 26th place individually.

Tate Broderson was one shot back at 88, Bentley Reimers carded an 89, Bentley Bonczynski came in with a 96 and Talyn Meyer shot an even 100.

The Redbirds were set to play in the Lewis & Clark Conference Tournament May 4 at Rolling Hills Golf Course before heading south for the Stanton Invitational on May 8.

The Cardinals will host their own golf invitational on May 11 and then travel to the Ponca Invite on May 13.

PIERCE INVITATIONAL GOLF

TOURNAMENT @ PLAINVIEW 

Team Results 1. Cedar Catholic 319; 2. Elkhorn Valley 338; 3. Bloomfield 344; 4. Plainview 345; 5. Clarkson/Leigh 349; 6. Wausa 355; 7. Randolph 360; 8. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 360; 9. Pierce 361; 10.

Crofton 377; 11. Hartington-Newcastle 384; 12. Pierce JV 410; 13. Winnebago NTS; 13. Plainview JV NTS.

Individual Results (Top 15 and Randolph performances) 1. Memphis Ulrich (CC) 74; 2. Gerry Earth (BAGO) 76; 3. Keldon Loecker (BLF) 77; 4. Max Schaffer (EV) 78; 5. Toby Heine (CC) 79; 6. Mav Heine (CC) 80; 7. Trevor Hoffman (C/L) 81; 8. Conner Poldberg (EV) 82; 9. Mason Nipp (WAU) 82; 10. Quentin Mullenhoff (C/L) 82; 11. Maddox Schaffer (EV) 84; 12. Kayne Gratzfeld (H-N) 85; 13. Parker Sayers (C/L) 85; 14. Guy Wortman (PLV) 85; 15. Zach Frahm (PLV) 85; 26. Ryan Engel (RAN) 87; 30. Tate Broderson (RAN) 88; 31. Bentley Reimers (RAN) 89; 45. Bentley Bonczynski (RAN) 96; Talyn Meyer (RAN) 100.

March 1: Hartington ambulance dispatched for man experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.

Man calls to report he saw a car seat on the side of the road. ‘’I was scared there was a child in it. ‘’ He investigated and discovered the car seat was empty. ‘’It’s broken, so I’m guessing it maybe fell out of a truck bed.’’

Man called to ask for a ride. Dispatcher said, ‘’I hope you can figure something out.’’ Man called to say he and his wife were driving down the road and they noticed a horse that ‘’has a rib cage poking out and its hips are sticking out. It looks really malnourished.’’

Woman calls to report seeing a stalled car on the side of Highway 81 five miles south of Yankton.

Man calls from Aten to say there are cows out on the road.

Man called to complain that a friend was supposed to pick him up, but doesn’t seem to be coming. Dispatcher told him he cannot just call 911 to vent his frustrations.

Woman calls from Michigan to say her 16 year-old daughter ran away from home. Her phone says she is now on Highway 20 near Belden. She would like to have the vehicle stopped. ‘’She is with multiple people. She met them on a video game.’’

March 2: Woman calls to report a truck backed into her at the St. Helena spur.

Hartington ambulance dispatched for woman having a seizure.

March 3: Medical alert company calls about a Wynot area man whose medical alert sounded. Dispatcher calls and is told everything is fine.

Eighteen year-old girl calls to say her younger sister is hitting her and kicking her. ‘’I was making breakfast for our brother and she started beating on me.’’ Dispatcher said they should call their mother.

Man called to say his ex wife won’t let him take the kids even though he had a legal right to do so. ‘’Her boyfriend is being difficult. Now, afterbirth called you, they’re letting me have them.’’

March 4: Woman called to have an officer come to her house. She told dispatcher someone is knocking on her door and on her windows. She has locked herself in the bathroom.

Coleridge ambulance paged out for woman who fell and injured her shoulder.

Hartington store called to see if an officer can come by soon. They are planning to fire an employee and they anticipate it could get bad.

March 5: Report of a burglar alarm going off at Shop EZ. Upon checking into it, it’s discovered an employee’s alarm code was not working properly.

Randolph nursing home calls for a female patient with persistent bleeding.,

Woman calls to report she backed into someone and needs to make an accident report. Man calls to report concerns of animal abuse in Hartington. Two dogs are chained up outside regardless of how cold or hot out it is outside.

Ambulance dispatched to Coleridge nursing home for elderly woman who fell and injured her hip.

Woman called to find out how to file a complaint. She wants to file a complaint on the officer that arrested her. She was given the phone number for the county attorney.

Man calls to report seeing two men cleaning ducks and geese below the dam. “They are making a heck of a mess with feathers all over. “

Belden fire department issues a burn permit to Seth Lackas.

Man calls about having an officer come to his residence for a vehicle inspection. It’s an antique vehicle and he doesn’t want to drive it to town.

Jackie Loberg | Randolph Times

According to a tentative timeline released May 1, major work will begin this summer and continue through 2027, with several projects scheduled to be completed during the school year to minimize disruption.

At the elementary school, second- floor remodeling, a first-floor upper bathroom upgrade and removal of the library stage are slated for completion during summer 2026. The stage removal will allow for construction of a new IT room, where internet equipment will be relocated. Work will also begin on a kitchen addition.

During the 2026-27 school year, the south first-floor bathroom remodel and kitchen addition are both expected to be completed by Christmas break. A full first-floor remodel is planned for completion in summer 2027.

Construction of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building is set to begin in summer 2026, with completion anticipated by spring 2027.

Air conditioning installation in the high school main gym is expected to be finished by August 2026.

School officials noted the timeline remains tentative and subject to change.

RANDOLPH - More Randolph men returning home from overseas service and receiving discharges include S2c Kenneth Dowling, William H. Collier, Jr., MM2c, Sgt. Verlin Adams and T/4 Wallace Johnson, and Coxswain Edward Carroll.

Coxswain Edward W. Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Carroll, Randolph, has returned home Friday after receiving his discharge at San Pedro, Calif.

He spent 20 months in a naval base in the Admiralties, arriving in the states last January. He has an Asiatic Pacific ribbon.

S2c Kenneth A. Dowling A recent discharge from the naval reserve was that of Seaman 2c Kenneth A. Dowling, who was separated from service at the St. Louis, Mo., separation center. He was in service 14 months.

Most of the time he was stationed on the USS Storm King, a troop transport, which plied the Pacific. He has the Asiatic-Pacific, Good Conduct and Victory medals.

He is now in Randolph with Mrs. Dowling, the former Dorothy Whalen, and their baby son, Francis. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lester Dowling.

William H. Collier, Jr., MM2c William H. Collier, Jr., machinist’s mate second class, was discharged from the U. S. N. R. at San Pedro, Calif., April 7, 1946, and is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Collier, Pasadena, Calif., formerly of Randolph.

He enlisted in the navy May 7, 1943, and completed 35 months of service, twenty-six months of which was spent on sea duty in the Pacific and Alaska.

Sgt. Verlin G. Adams Sgt. Verlin G. Adams was discharged April 11 at Camp Beale, Calif., after nearly three and onehalf years service in the army. He and Mrs. Adams, the former Jean Wichelman, have arrived here to visit his mother, Mrs. Mary Adams and other relatives. Sgt. Adams has been an x-ray technician at Dibble General hospital in Menlo Park, Calif., for over two years, and he will return to be employed there for an indefinite period.

T/4 Wallace L. Johnson T/4 Wallace L. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, 414 S. Madison, El Dorado, Arkansas, and husband of the former Miss Phyllis Larson, Randolph, Nebr., was discharged from the army on April 18 at the Fort Douglas separation center.

April 25, 1946

RANDOLPH - E. H. Benson was elected to the board of supervisors of the Cedar County Soil Conservation District at the special election April 12.

He will serve a four-year term, and succeeds Vincent Anderson of Coleridge.

George Kast, Fordyce, was reelected to the board of supervisors of the Cedar County Soil Conservation District at the special election held April 12.

These two men are elected to serve four-year terms. The other supervisors are Roy Johnsen, Laurel; John Fleming, Hartington; and Marcus Becker, St. Helena.

The local soil conservation district has been in operation for the past two years. During this time complete conservation plans have been drawn on about 100 farms.

Leonard Miller, district conservationist, states that he has application from an additional ninety farmers. Some work has been done on most of these farms and complete conservation plans will be worked out for each farm.

Many farmers are plowing in gullies and seeding them to grass to prevent further erosion. Some terracing has been done on a few farms.

The most popular conservation practices in the county are grass seeding either for retirement, or rotation, and contour farming.

April 25, 1946

RANDOLPH - Pierce scored 47 points, 20 more than the second place team, to annex the Northeast Nebraska athletic conference track and field meet held at Hartington on Tuesday afternoon. The Randolph Cardinals with 27 points were second place winners.

Koehn of Pierce with 19¼ points was the meet’s individual high scorer, edging Adams of Randolph, who had 18 points, by one and one-quarter point. Adams made 18 of his team’s total points of 27, and only two other Randolph men on the Cards eight-man team tallied, Schutt making seven points and Gibson two.

With Pierce out in front and constantly building a bigger lead the battle of the meet was between Plainview, Randolph and Hartington for second place.

Randolph edged Plainview by one point as the latter team scored 26, while Hartington was in the fourth place with 24 points.

Koehn took first in the broad jump, high jump and 220, third in the discus, fourth in the 100, and ran a leg in the winning relay team, which gave him the 19¼ points needed to pass Adams, who won firsts in the discus and shot, third in the high and low hurdles, second in the pole vault, fourth in the high jump and fifth in the 100-yard dash.

April 26, 1951

RANDOLPH — The Methodist Church, the first church founded in Randolph and the only church organization here for a number of years, will mark the 65th anniversary of its founding.

All day services April 29 will observe the occasion. The church was organized in the fall of 1886 following the building of the Omaha railroad through this locality and the founding of the village of Randolph.

April 26, 1951

RANDOLPH — Leroy D. Beltz of Randolph was one of 70 University of Nebraska honors convocation Tuesday in the coliseum. Mr. Beltz, son of Mrs. Caroline Beltz, is a pharmacy student, studying for his master’s degree.

April 26, 1951

RANDOLPH — Seven delegates from St. Frances Academy attended the Vocational Guidance program April 22 at Holy Name Gymnasium in Omaha. The students accompanied by Sisters Dolorita and Hermine were Ruth Aschoff, Celine Neuhalfen, Bernice Spader, Lucille Aschoff and Alice Tramp.

RANDOLPH — The RHS Junior-Senior boys homemaking class, Neil Lackas, Roger Leiting, Duane Rudebusch and Marvin Stueckrath, seniors, and Robert Dowling and Rodney Jones, juniors, experienced their final food preparation for the year by preparing and serving a banquet honoring the girls volleyball team.

The class served 76 guests at the banquet.

April 20, 1961

RANDOLPH — Dr. and Mrs. L.T. Peebles attended the banquet of the Six-County Dental Society at the Stratton Hotel in Wayne Thursday evening.

April 20, 1961

RANDOLPH — Robert Alderson and Wendell Eddie attended the Foxbilt Feed Sales Training School in Des Moines, Iowa Wednesday through Friday.

They were among a group of 50 men from eight states in attendance at the three day course which is held four times each year for company representatives and Foxbilt dealers.

April 22, 1971

RANDOLPH — Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Kuykendall of Sioux City, Iowa have purchased the Cedar Motel from Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gartner. The new owners operated the Town and Country Motel in Sioux City for 12 years.

April 22, 1971

RANDOLPH —Don Roxxbach took first place in the 100-yard dash at the Columbus Invitational track meet Friday. He zipped to the finish line in : 10.1.

April 22, 1971

RANDOLPH —William Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hansen, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education on Monday evening at Wayne State College. He was one of 203 graduates.

April 23, 1981

RANDOLPH — Gerald Mannion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mannion, has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Huntington Beach Union High School District in California.

Gerald is currently a foreign language teacher at Ocean View High School, California.

April 23, 1981

RANDOLPH — Lorrie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson, was capped at St. Luke’s School of Nursing capping ceremony at the Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City, Iowa.

April 23, 1981

RANDOLPH — The Randolph High School Vocational Agricultural welding team comprised of Paul Leiting and Greg Lackas won a red ribbon at the State Vocational Agriculture Judging contest held April 9-11 in Lincoln.

Paul and Greg also brought home red ribbons in individual competition at the State FFA convention held at the same time as the Ag contest, the Randolph Chapter received the Superior Chapter Award.

April 23, 1981

RANDOLPH — State Sen. Elroy Hefner, Coleridge, said he has accepted an invitation from the White House to attend an exclusive daylong briefing in Washington, D.C. for state legislative leaders.

The special Presidential and Cabinet Briefing will include a meeting with President Reagan, Vice President Bush, key White House officials and selected Cabinet Members whose departments have the greatest interaction with the states.

RANDOLPH — Shovels will hit the dirt May 5, but for Randolph Public Schools, the groundbreaking ceremony marks far more than the start of construction — it’s the visible beginning of a project years in the making, shaped by voter input, trimmed by necessity and ultimately approved by a community ready to invest in its future.

District officials will host a public groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the elementary school courtyard — the future site of a new warming and serving kitchen that stands at the center of the scaled-down bond project.

The ceremony follows a successful special election in which Randolph voters approved an $8.75 million bond issue, giving the district the green light to move forward with a carefully revised plan for facility improvements.

Originally proposed as a $9.75 million project, the bond package was reduced after school board members revisited the scope, trimming costs while still addressing key needs across the district. The final plan focuses heavily on improving safety, updating aging infrastructure and enhancing student spaces — particularly at the elementary level.

Superintendent Daryl Schrunk said the process involved multiple revisions.

“We went back to the drawing table several times,” Schrunk said in earlier discussions. “In the end, we believe this project meets the needs of our students and community while staying financially responsible.”

Jackie Loberg | Randolph Times At the heart of the project is the new elementary kitchen addition, which will serve as a modern warming and serving space — replacing outdated facilities and improving efficiency for school meals.

The location of the May 5 ceremony underscores the importance of that addition, which also ties into broader improvements throughout the building.

In addition to the kitchen project, the bond includes HVAC system upgrades, electrical and lighting improvements, enhanced building security, renovated restrooms and updated classroom spaces.

Some originally proposed elements — including additional square footage at the Career Technical Education (CTE) and Ag building — were removed in an effort to reduce costs.

The district also leveraged approximately $1 million in special building fund reserves to offset the total bond amount, helping bring the project within reach for voters.

That balance appeared to resonate at the ballot box.

The bond issue passed by a 429291 margin, reflecting strong support from Randolph-area residents who viewed the project as a long-term investment in both education and the community itself.

“This is a great opportunity for the future of Randolph Public Schools,” Schrunk said following the vote. “We have a lot of work to still do, but I’m excited to be leading the next steps.”

The approval also positions Randolph alongside neighboring districts that have recently undertaken major facility improvements, part of a broader regional push to modernize school infrastructure and remain competitive in attracting and retaining students and staff.

While the construction phase now begins, district officials have emphasized that careful financial planning remains a priority. The bond structure allows for flexibility, including the option to refinance should interest rates improve — a safeguard designed to protect taxpayers over the life of the project.

Community members are encouraged to attend the May 5 ceremony, which will include brief remarks and an opportunity to view project plans. The event serves not only as a ceremonial kickoff, but also as a chance for residents to see firsthand how their vote is being put into action.

RANDOLPH — L. I. Smoyer of Albion has completed a deal by which he has purchased the Carmony Grocery and he is now in possession of the stock and business. Mr. Smoyer is at present sheriff of Boone county and is a well known citizen of Albion. He will not operate the store himself, at present at least, for that would necessitate a resignation of his office.

The active manager of the store will be Hon. John Porter, at present representative of Boone county in our state legislature. The legislature adjourned this week and Mr. Porter came to Randolph to look us over and get acquainted. Mr. Porter has been prominently a member of the house and Randolph will welcome him in our social and business circles.

We understand he is an experienced business man.

Mr. Smoyer has bought a good store, well located, and we feel sure he will not be disappointed in Randolph as a business place.

Mrs. F. A. Carmony, who owned the business and conducted it for the past several months, will return to her home at Columbus.

April 23, 1936

RANDOLPH - Miss Charlotte Rasmussen has been chosen by the voice department of Wayne State Teacher’s College to take a principal part in the comic opera “Martha” to be given at the Wayne city auditorium April 30.

Miss Faith Adee also takes part in the opera.

April 23, 1936

RANDOLPH - Harrison Huwaldt and Virgil Haldeen left Randolph Sunday morning with a truck load of eggs for the Monday morning market in Chicago. The week before they took a truck load to Fremont.

April 23, 1936

RANDOLPH -Rev. E. R. King and W. M. McLean represented the Randolph church at the Niobrara spring meeting of Presbytery at Madison.

Rev. King is a member of the foreign missions committee.

April 23, 1936

RANDOLPH - The Carhart Lumber Company has purchased the Walrath lumber yards at Plainview, adding it to their yards in northeast Nebraska.

RANDOLPH — The top finishers for the Monday Lady Keglers were the Fabulous 5, who won both the first and second half of the season. Members of the champion team were Cinda Jones, Janet Groen, Ann Brandl, Sandra Kuhlman, Eve Larsen and Barb Kint.

April 25, 2001

RANDOLPH — Members of the Randolph FCCLA participated in the State Leadership Conference, April 9-10, in Lincoln. Students include Janelle Romohr, Kourtnie Morgan, Jennifer Romohr, Dorothy Jensen, advisor; Tanya Brunssen, Paula Wurdinger and Brenda Arens.

RANDOLPH — Candidates for the Junior-Senior High Prom, Saturday, May 5 have been announced. Queen candidates were Brenda Arens, Janelle Romohr, Ashley Wiese and Kourtnie Morgan. King candidates were JD Iles, Heath Dickes, David Dredge and Zach Meyer.

April 27, 2011

RANDOLPH — The boys’ track team traveled to Madison for the 10-team Madison Invitational.

After a slow start the boys had some better performances in the afternoon session and finished third in the 10-team meet with 54 points.

Placing and scoring in the top three for the Cardinals were as follows: 200 Meter Dash-Jordan Merchant-3rd-23.81, 800 Meter Run-Nick Schmit-3rd-2:09.15, 1600 Meter Run-Justin Korth-2nd-5:06.75, 3200 Meter Run-Justin Korth-3rd-11:07.5, High Jump-Clinton Lackas-1st-6’2”, 3200 Meter Relay-3rd-9:12.8 (Justin Korth, Levi Lackas, Grant Anderson, Nick Schmit) April 27, 2011

RANDOLPH — Randolph Jazz Band placed 2nd at Coyote Jazz Festival- 2010, placed 3rd Coyote Jazz Festival-2011 and earned a Superior Rating at District Music Contest-2011. It has been 18 years with out a trophy and now Randolph has placed at Coyote Jazz Festival 2 years in a row.

April 28, 2021

RANDOLPH — Half a dozen people gathered to hear about the proposed Randolph Veterans Memorial Park Aquatic Center with a price tag of $1.1 million on April 20 in the City Auditorium.

City administrator Ben Benton led the meeting with help from JEO’s Terry Meier, community development funding expert; Viv Novotny, client development manager; and Dave Henkel, senior project manager.

Benton said the project idea began last summer.

The first pool was built in Randolph in 1925 and was 100 ft. x 50 ft. and cost $4,500 to build.

A $39,000 bond issue was approved in 1969 for a park and pool project. The current pool was finished in 1970.

The entire existing pool is not Americans with Disabilities Act accessible.

“Nearly every city around us has updated their pools,’’ Benton said. “Community members leave Randolph to use other pools.’’

The proposed pool would be zero- depth entry with water features such as an aqua climbing wall, a slide, renovated pool house, heated water, a kiddie aqua slide, new pumps and surge tanks, according to Benton.

Henkel said the climbing wall would be a minimum of five feet tall.

“Ponca has a Kersplash pool climbing wall like the one proposed for Randolph,’’ Benton said.

He said the city is proposing to begin on the zero entry funding attempt in April 2021 with years two and three for the waterslide and climbwall.

Benton said the city will fund the pool house cost. The City of Randolph has contributed $8,000 to kick start the fundraising for the project.

Donations can be made to the Randolph Area Foundation. Several matching grants will be pursued for certain phases of the project.

“The price tag on the project will increase with time,’’ Benton said. “The current pool house is dated, but the structure is sound. Public school elementary class sizes are on the rise.’’ 

April 28, 2021

LINCOLN – More than 93,284 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered last week in Nebraska, and as of Sunday, more than 1,275,955 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in total in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Additionally, as of Sunday, over 601,946 Nebraskans have completed vaccination, which represents 40.6% of residents aged 16 years of age and older.

These numbers include all vaccinations that took place in Nebraska last week, including through federal entities, such as the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program is coordinated and managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and participating pharmacies in the state have signed up and been approved by the federal government.

The announcement was made through a joint press release from First State Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of First State Bank, and C.S.B. Co., the holding company of Homestead Bank in Cozad. The full statement appears on Page 6 of this week’s Randolph Times.

Under the agreement, First State Bank will be merged into Homestead Bank, with Homestead Bank serving as the surviving entity.

The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending customary closing conditions, including shareholder and regulatory approval.

First State Bank Chairman and President Mark Linville said the move is expected to benefit the Randolph community.

“We are very excited about the growth opportunities that the proposed merger with Homestead Bank brings to the table,” Linville said. “Our two organizations share strong cultural and business ethics. We are both committed to our customers and our communities, and this partnership will only serve to enhance our commitment to the communities we serve.”

RANDOLPH — N.B. Moran was named alternate delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to be held at Cincinnati, Ohio in May. John Owens of Carroll was named delegate.

April 19, 1951

RANDOLPH — John Pock, owner and operator of the Cornhusker Café and bakery, has purchased the vacant lot east of the First State Bank from Herman Broer of Pomona, Calif., formerly of Randolph.

April 19, 1951

RANDOLPH — Officers elected at the meeting of the St. Frances P.T.A. were Mrs. Harrison Huwaldt, president; Mrs. Leo Wattier, vice president; Mrs. Joe Rogers, secretary and Herman Nordhues, treasurer.

April 26, 1956

RANDOLPH - Arland Harper, Belden high school senior, was first place winner in the essay contest sponsored by the Randolph VFW Auxiliary.

Second place winner was Mary Anne Paulsen, Randolph high school junior, who last year placed in the state contest.

April 26, 1956

RANDOLPH - Mrs. W. W. Sellon this week marked simultaneously her 80th birthday anniversary and her 50th year of continuous residence in the Randolph community.

She and her husband, the late Will Sellon, came to Randolph from Meadow Grove, Minn. 50 years ago.

April 26, 1956

RANDOLPH - Mrs. E. W. Anderson is chairman of this year’s Spring Tea of the Cedar County Extension Clubs hosted by the Randolph clubs on May 3.

Guest speaker for the afternoon event will be Don Novotny of Clarkson, an exchange student to India.

April 26, 1956

RANDOLPH - Mrs. Paul Delozier was elected Christian social relations and local church activities chairman of the district Women’s Society of Christian Service on Monday. Mrs.

Delozier succeeds Mrs. Claude Sellon. The district meeting was held at Plainview.

April 13, 1961

RANDOLPH — A group of men held a working bee Thursday at the Leonard Sauser farm east of Randolph, to lend a helping hand to Mr.

Sauser, who recently underwent major surgery.

The men hauled 250 loads of manure and sowed 70 acres of oats.

April 13, 1961

RANDOLPH — Women attending the W.S.C.S. Spring District meeting at Bloomfield were Mmes. Norton Dowling, Charles Nitz, Paul Andrew, Claude Sellon, C.E. Anderson, Paul Delozier, Gurney Moore and Ervin Hilkemann.

April 13, 1961

RANDOLPH — The farm home on the place operated by Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Horstman near Belden was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. The Horstman family was not at home at the time of the fire, and it was discovered by a milk truck driver.

April 28, 1966

RANDOLPH - Philip Reiland of Omaha has been promoted to the position of a section chief with Western Electric at its new plant being built at Shreveport, La. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reiland, he has been employed with Western Electric for the past six years.

April 28, 1966

RANDOLPH - Linda Winkelbauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Winkelbauer, completed 2100 hours of training at the Stewart School of Hairstyling at Sioux City on Tuesday.

April 28, 1966

RANDOLPH -Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nordhues, Sr. moved on Friday into their new home in northeast Randolph.

Backer broke school records in both the triple jump and long jump, a rare double that underscored her emergence as one of the area’s top field event athletes.

In the triple jump, Backer soared 34-06.5 to eclipse the previous mark of 34-05. She followed that with another standout effort in the long jump, reaching 16-05 to top the former record of 16-04.75.

Both records had stood for decades. The long jump mark of 16-04.75 was set in 1979 by Kelly Lackas, while the triple jump record had been on the books since 2001, when Sheila Korth established the previous standard.

“Abbey’s drive to improve has been incredible,” Randolph coach Keri Severson said. “Breaking two records in a single meet is a rare accomplishment and a testament to her talent and focus.”

RANDOLPH — The Lied Randolph Public Library invites the community to join in celebrating National Library Week, April 19-25, with a variety of engaging activities, programs, and opportunities for readers of all ages.

Throughout the week, the library will continue to offer its regular programming. Monday morning story time will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Owl Sage Game program at 4:00 p.m. Afterschool programs will also take place on Tuesday, providing fun and educational experiences for local students.

In addition to these weekly favorites, visitors are encouraged to participate in a creative, hands-on activity available all week long— “Bedazzle a Book.” Bring in a favorite book from home, and the library will provide supplies to transform it into a personalized, eye-catching creation.

The highlight of the week will be the Summer Reading Program Registration event on Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Families are encouraged to stop in and get signed up for this year’s summer programs. Preschoolers and children entering Kindergarten will meet on the first four Tuesdays in June, while elementary students will gather on Thursdays in June.

This year’s Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” promises plenty of excitement, featuring fun dinosaur-themed activities that kids will love. During registration, participants can enjoy decorating pots and planting a plant, as well as making a delicious dirt cup snack.

If you are unable to attend registration in person, library staff are happy to assist with signing your child up—just reach out to the library for more information.

The library will also have a Reading Buddy program, which will pair younger readers with older students for weekly reading sessions throughout the month of May. This program is a wonderful way to build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and foster connections within the community.

The library would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the annual Friends of the Library rummage sale.

Thanks to the generosity of those who donated items and the many volunteers who gave their time and energy, the event raised close to $8,000. These funds play an important role in supporting the Summer Reading Program and help make special events possible, including the Family Fun Night during the Randolph Community Fair in July. This year’s celebration will once again feature a Foam Party along with even more familyfriendly fun.

As always, visitors are encouraged to stop in, explore, and check out the newest additions to the library’s collection.

Celebrate National Library Week by discovering something new, getting creative and enjoying all that the Lied Randolph Public Library has to offer.

Cedar Catholic put three players in the top 10 while firing a 324 which was 23 strokes better than runner-up Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at 347.

Ponca was third at 353.

Mav Heine won a playoff hole with teammate Memphis Ulrich and Brody Haag of Tekamah-Herman to take medalist honors after all three shot a 78 in the first 18 holes.

Bentley Reimers shot the low round for RHS, finishing one stroke out of a medal after carding an 85.

Ryan Engel came in with an 88, Talyn Meyer shot a 101, Tate Broderson a 104 and Bentle Bonczynski shot a 107.

The Redbirds will be back in action at the Osmond Invitational at Rolling Hills Golf Course April 25.

LCC GOLF INVITATIONAL

Team Results: 1. Cedar Catholic 324; 2. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 347; 3. Ponca 353; 4. Elkhorn Valley 354; 5. Wayne 357; 6. Hartington-Newcastle 362; 7. Crofton 362; 8. Winnebago 363; 9. Pierce 372; 10. Randolph 378; 11. Wakefield 407; 12. Tri County Northeast 410; 13. Tekamah-Herman 417; 14. Homer 428; 15. LCC JV NTS; 15. Osmond NTS.

Individual Results (Top 10 and Randolph scores):

1. Mav Heine (CC) 78; 

2. Brody Haag (T-H) 78; 

3. Memphis Ulrich (CC) 78; 

4. Landon Uthof (PON) 80;

 5. Jacob Birkley (WAK) 80; 

6. Landyn Keiser (CC) 81; 

7. Dylan Jensen (WAY) 82; 

8. Gerry Earth (WINN) 83;

 9. Max Schaffer (EV) 83; 

10. James Recob (LCC) 84; 

14. Bentley Reimers (RAN) 85; 

25. Ryan Engel (RAN) 88; 

53. Talyn Meyer (RAN) 101; 

56. Tate Broderson (RAN) 104; 

59. Bentley Bonczynski (RAN) 107.